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Thanks for the reply, Yes, I am sometimes nervous and scared paragliding - although I 'd say comparing with what you do and paragliding. Paragliding has potential unpredictable risks (weather related), when we can have unexpected canopy collapses no matter how experienced we may think we are. I was thinking about this and i suppose an experienced skydiver faces less risk than us, because he/she has reached a stage where they have control over their fear - because the times i had problems skydiving were all in by own head - the chute malfunctioned because i either pulled unstable or panicked when the pilot chute hesitated. I think you'll agree the equipment you jump with is extremely reliable in the hands of someone who has mastered their own mind and learnt to do the drills properly.

Thank you to all of you for the words of encouragement!!!

Thanks Gus, I still have to get up the courage to return to the sport

Please could some experienced skydivers give me some advice. I used to sydive 12 years ago (only did 45 jumps), struggled with getting my exits right, de-arching; had to cut away once, then went onto AFF had no problems, apart from having to once again cut away on level 2 (due to panicking a bit because of the pilot hanging up in the 'burble'). Passed through to level 4 with no other problems - but gave up the sport because i was too scared of going unstable and having to cut-away again. Since then i have been a regular paraglider for about 8 years - but nothing compares to freefall and I'm sure you'll agree. Do you think its wise to try and get back into your sport - I've been told by another skydiver that if I'm still scared I shouldn't start it again. What advice do you have? Thanks